Switzerland / Liechtenstein: Payment methods & tips

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Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Swiss francs (CHF)

For ATM cash withdrawals
For cashless payments in shops, restaurants, hotels, and online

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Banknotes

Local currency / ISO Code

Swiss Franc CHF

Further Information

Import local currency
unlimited

Import foreign currency
unlimited

Export local currency
unlimited

Export foreign currency
unlimited

Credit cards

Customary credit cards are accepted in most places. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.

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Useful tips from our experts:

If you are carrying (the equivalent of) CHF 10,000.00 or more, you must be able to provide information on the beneficial owner and on the origin and the intended use of the funds. For amounts of (the equivalent of) CHF 10,000.00 or more, an entry will be made in the information system of the Customs Administration. If there is a suspicion of money laundering or terrorist financing, the funds will be confiscated and handed over to the police.

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Practical Information:

Capital

Berne (Switzerland)
Vaduz (Liechtenstein)

Country code for calling Switzerland

for Germany: 0049
for France: 0033
for Great Britain: 0044
for Italy: 0039
for Canada: 001
for Austria: 0043
for USA: 001

Voltage

230 volt / 3-pronged plug

Travel documents for Swiss citizens

Passport or valid ID card.

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Schweizerische Botschaft im Fürstentum Liechtenstein
Bern, Bundeshaus Nord
Tel: +41 31 323 07 25 / +41 31 323 01 95

Driving

Minimum age for car rentals: 18 to 25 (varies by company).
Headlights must be on even during the day.
Mandatory road tax (sticker).
Blood alcohol limit: 0.5 ‰.

Health situation

L'acqua di rubinetto è perlopiù potabile.

Time difference with Switzerland

+/- 0 h Austria, France, Germany, Italy
+ 1 h Great Britain

Opening hours

Banks

9.00 - 16.30 h (Mon - Fri)

Stores

8.00 - 16.00/17.00 (sa)
8.30 - 18.30/19.00 (lu - ve)

Important

While every precaution has been taken to verify the information provided, Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of Country Information. Swiss Bankers therefore shall not be held liable for any damage or loss sustained in connection with any errors or omissions contained therein.

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